Wise Tropics Inc
Wise Tropics aims to ensure that future generations will inherit tropical forests and the wonder they bring. Building on thirty years of hands-on experience in madagascar, Wise Tropics supports programs that save lemurs, safeguard nature, plant new rainforests, and educate children and adults on the effects of global climate change.
Wise Tropics Inc at a glance
In short: Wise Tropics Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,600
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,600
- +80.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,600
- Total assets
- $53,471
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wise Tropics Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Centre Valbio - Stony Brook Foundation Inc ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
How Wise Tropics Inc gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $162K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Valbio - Stony Brook Foundation Inc | To support cvb operations, the ranomafana nature center, the fire relief fund, & various scholarships. | $16,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,471 | $116,811 | $104,663 | $16,600 | 1 | $671 |
| 2024 | $41,323 | $230,000 | $235,486 | $27,600 | 3 | $1,122 |
| 2023 | $46,809 | $172,328 | $160,484 | $62,180 | 3 | $-200 |
| 2022 | $34,965 | $244,108 | $220,255 | $161,978 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | — | $158,210 | $156,453 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $41,906 | $81,988 | — | — | — |
About Wise Tropics Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wise Tropics Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in East Setauket, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $671.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wise Tropics Inc is led by Patricia Wright, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Wright
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Poston
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Chapple
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Rowe
Secretary
Member → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Stein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wise Tropics Inc
How much does Wise Tropics Inc give each year?
Wise Tropics Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
How large is Wise Tropics Inc?
Wise Tropics Inc reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $117K.
What is Wise Tropics Inc?
Wise Tropics Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in East Setauket, NY. It holds $53K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Wise Tropics Inc's EIN?
Wise Tropics Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3018952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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